The domestic market expressed marginal disappointment due to lower-than-expected infra spending in the interim budget. However, the government's commitment to fiscal prudence, aiming for a fiscal deficit of 5.1% for FY25BE, is anticipated to enhance economic ratings.
Stock market update: Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Friday reported an 1.08 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,508 crore in the third quarter ended December 2023.
The market will remain closed on January 22 in view of Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony will be performed by PM Modi. Over 7,500 eminent guests have been invited to the grand event.
Market update news: European markets were trading marginally lower. The US markets ended in the green on Wednesday (December 27). Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.73 per cent to USD 79.07 a barrel.
As the trading day commences, the Sensex has a bearish start, opening at 69,518 points, while the Nifty records a slump, touching 20,906 points.
This shift reflects the dynamic nature of the financial markets, responding to various factors influencing investor sentiment.
As the markets continue to respond to the post-election landscape, the record-breaking performance of Sensex and Nifty underscores the optimistic outlook prevailing in the financial landscape, fueled by both domestic economic factors and the recent political developments.
In the international markets, both gold and silver were quoting higher at $2,042 per ounce and $25.30 per ounce, respectively. Spot gold at Comex was trading at $2,042 per ounce, an increase of $2 from its previous trade.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were noted to offload equities worth Rs 306.56 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.
The broader market indices also exhibited positive trends, with the BSE Midcap index advancing by 0.90 per cent and the BSE Smallcap index registering a rise of 1.13 per cent.
This upward momentum in both indices reflects a positive sentiment in the stock market, potentially driven by favorable economic indicators and investor confidence.
the Nifty 50 index experienced a challenging day, trading at 19,566 points, a 0.59% decrease.
Closing market bell: BSE Midcap declined by 17.11 points or 0.05 pc to 32,305.62 and SmallCap by 13.67 points or 0.04 pc to 38,184.83 in broader market. Key Asian indices declined following losses in the US markets due to a rebound in bond market yields.
Leading Asian indices experienced notable gains, with Japan and South Korea posting increases of at least 0.8%. These positive moves have set MSCI's Asian equity index on a path toward its sixth consecutive day of gains.
At the opening bell, the Sensex stood at 65,511, while the broader Nifty index was at 19,537. This downward trend in the stock market reflects cautious sentiment among investors.
The trading session was marked by volatility associated with the expiry of futures and options (F&O) contracts, as well as the influence of weakened global cues.
The losses came amid a backdrop of mixed global cues, with investors keeping a close eye on the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy outcome.
The 30-share BSE Sensex registered a decline of 241.79 points or 0.36%, settling at 67,596.84 after a day of volatile trading.
Looking to cash in on the growth opportunity, Delhi based Exxaro Tiles has announced unveiling a new showroom in Mumbai as part of its expansion spree.
Sensex-Nifty: In the Nifty segment, 47 firms witnessed advances, while only four recorded declines, with none remaining unchanged.
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